Who | Method | Type of text | Number of words |
---|---|---|---|
6 GPs from another town | Focus group discussion about GP role in cancer follow-up (taped) | Transcribed discussion | 14598 |
13 GPs with at least two randomized patients | Individual interviews with the GPs (taped) | Transcribed interviews | 86195 |
4 GPs who had at least one eligible patient who died before finishing treatment | Individual interviews with the four GPs (taped) | Transcribed interviews | 3169 |
91 randomized patients 45 relatives 1 friend | Self-administered questionnaires at start and after six months One page enclosed for relative or friend | Written comments transcribed from the patients and their relatives and friends | 16255 from patients 838 from relatives and friends |
41 intervention patients | Invited consultation with the personal GP at start and after six months Three open-ended questions asked by the GP | Patients' answers written down by the GP and transcribed | 16538 |